Posthumous Works by José Manuel F. Febles to Launch at La Orotava Book Fair
The publisher Escritura entre las Nubes will honor the late author José Manuel F. Febles by releasing his final two posthumous volumes, Desde mi soledad and Desiderata, at the La Orotava Book Fair on April 24th.
Canarian literature is honoring the memory of José Manuel F. Febles with the release of his final works. Following the author's passing on October 2nd, the publisher Escritura entre las Nubes is set to release two posthumous volumes: Desde mi soledad and Desiderata. These books will be launched on April 24th at 4:30 p.m. during the La Orotava Book Fair.
Recovering these manuscripts marks the final chapter of a long career and offers a closer look at the evolution of an author who wrote until the very end. Editor Elena Morales, who worked alongside poet Olga Rosa Servando González to prepare the books, explains that Desde mi soledad is an introspective journey exploring grief, romance, and the tension between faith and uncertainty. Desiderata, meanwhile, reflects on how writing can outlive the author, serving as a testament to his desire to be remembered through his work.
This release is a significant contribution to the island’s literary heritage. Publishing posthumous work is always a delicate balance between respecting the author’s wishes and sharing their complete vision with the public. By making these texts available, the publisher ensures that Febles’ inner world—which he described as a state of "creative wakefulness"—becomes a permanent part of the local culture, preserving the legacy of a poet who used words to stand against the passage of time.